Narrow the question
Split a broad topic into directions and choose a boundary that can realistically be investigated.
Narrow the question, collect foundational and recent papers, organise them into directions and build a review structure without treating an AI draft as finished academic work.
Academic work starts with the boundaries of a question, an order for reading and an understanding of how publications relate to one another.
Split a broad topic into directions and choose a boundary that can realistically be investigated.
Begin with foundational work, then move to recent studies and disputed findings.
Keep papers and bibliographic details next to claims so they can be checked while drafting.
A graph of directions and foundational papers helps turn general keywords into a researchable question.
Compare methods, findings and limitations, then build a review plan rather than a sequence of abstract summaries.
The prompt appears in the input field. Add your topic and send it only after reviewing the wording.
scid.ai helps organise research; the position, source verification and final text remain the author's responsibility.
Define what you need to learn, for which field and within which time period.
Separate foundational, methodological and recent papers, then decide on the order.
Build the review structure and return to publications when checking every important claim.
No. It helps find and organise sources, understand the topic and prepare a working structure; the author remains responsible for analysis and writing.
Open the paper page and primary publication, then compare its method, sample, limitations and date with your task.
Yes. Uploaded material can be analysed alongside found sources and used as the basis for questions and a review.
Start with foundational papers, then refine the question and add recent research.